Gather fresh dandelion blossoms from an unsprayed area
Remove stems and green parts, using only the yellow petals
Rinse the petals gently to remove dirt and insects
Place the petals in a large sanitized pot or fermenter
Add boiling water over the petals
Cover and steep for 24 to 48 hours
Strain out the petals and discard them
Add sugar to the strained liquid and stir until dissolved
Add lemon juice and orange juice or zest if desired
Add wine yeast after the liquid has cooled to room temperature
Transfer the mixture to a sanitized fermentation vessel
Attach an airlock
Let it ferment in a cool, dark place for several weeks
Rack the wine off the sediment into a clean vessel
Allow it to age for several months
Bottle the wine in sanitized bottles
Store the bottles for additional aging before drinking